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by Mike Bantick   
Thursday, 15 January 2009
2K Czech have released the latest trailer to the highly anticipated Mafioso simulator Mafia II.  Click on through to view the trailer, production commentary and details of the forthcoming multiplatform game.

The original Mafia sold more than 2 million copies and allowed 2K Czech to put some awards on the mantel piece.

Unsurprising that they have been working on a sequel then.  Due out on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 this coming [southern] spring 2K Czech have specifically built a next-gen engine for the game.  This is showcased in the trailer on page 2

Born the son of a poor immigrant, Vito is a beaten down Italian American who is trying to secure his piece of the American Dream. Looking to escape the life of poverty that consumed his childhood, Vito is soon swayed by the lure of power and wealth that a life of Organized Crime can bring.

A petty criminal his whole life, Vito, along with his childhood friend, Joe, will descend into the world of Organized Crime. Together, they will work to prove themselves to the Mob as they try to make their names on the streets of a cold and unforgiving city.
 
2K Games list the following features for Mafia II.

Gangster-Movie Experience: Through strong, authentic characterization and compelling narrative, the mature storyline will make you understand the pull and impossible escape of life in the Mob
* Action-Packed Gameplay: Take part in heart-stopping car-to-car gunfights, white-knuckled hand-to-hand combat and intense gunplay, all of which come together to form an intense and exciting experience

* All-New Engine Powers the Next Generation of Mob Videogames: 2K Czech’s next-generation engine, allows gamers to travel from beautifully rendered outdoor environments to intricately designed interiors seamlessly without the need for loading times

* Authentic Script From the Writer of Mafia I:  The writing team from Mafia I returns to deliver another powerhouse script that portrays a stunning tale of survival, camaraderie and the pitfalls of pursuing the American Dream 

* Music as Environment:  Players will be immersed in the Golden Era of America as Mafia II features tracks from some of the era’s most influential artists

Trailer and Commentary  on Page 2



 
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